Why IoT is the key to autonomous transportation on a massive urban scale

Internet-connected sensors in phones, in vehicles, on roads and in buildings will transform how travelers interact with vehicles and how they move and live in the world's urban centers.

By Michael Cottle • Oct. 2, 2018

Google Maps adds real-time commute information

The update will allow users to plan more efficient and less stressful journeys, the company said, including details about potential delays and alternate routes.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 2, 2018

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

Grand Rapids, MI to test autonomous shuttle fleet

May Mobility will deploy a fleet of its six-seat autonomous shuttles on one of the city's existing bus routes through its downtown core.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 2, 2018

San Diego holds 'Free Ride Day' to promote transit

Fixed-route bus, rail, light rail and trolley trips are free for everyone today, while Uber and Lyft are joining in with discounted rides to and from stations.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 2, 2018

Reading City Council explores investigation into controversial personnel decisions

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By Jason Axelrod • Oct. 1, 2018

NTSB: Improved car design, infrastructure, data use could prevent pedestrian deaths

The National Transportation Safety Board offered a number of suggestions for improving pedestrian safety following a year-long investigation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

US Census Bureau: Americans' commute times increased; transit ridership dropped

Data from 2017 shows more commuters are driving, and a shift in where people work is affecting commutes.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 1, 2018

Autonomous shuttle challenge launches in Phoenix and Sacramento, CA

Interested groups in the two metro regions can pitch test cases for receiving a fleet of Olli electric shuttles, with the winners getting a three-month test period.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 28, 2018

Dockless Digest: Safety advocates protest after scooter rider killed in DC

Carlos Sanchez-Martin, 20, was riding a Lime scooter when he was reportedly hit and dragged about 20 yards by an SUV and pinned underneath it.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 28, 2018

Uber announces $10M commitment to urban sustainability

In a blog post, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi detailed the company's growing commitments to climate efforts, congestion reduction, shared data and multimodal transportation.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 27, 2018

Lyft expands 'Ditch Your Car' promotion nationwide

The company will offer credit to its Lyft Shared service, Zipcar, public transit and bike-share in more than 35 cities to subscribers who go carless for a month.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 27, 2018

New Siemens tool helps cities calculate electric transport infrastructure needs

The eMobility calculator can tell leaders how many chargers will be needed and forecast the impact of electrification on parking and land use.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 26, 2018

Seattle mayor signs order eliminating 10% of city’s vehicle fleet

The reduction, slated to be reached by the end of 2020, is intended to boost city efficiencies while reducing carbon emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2018

Report recommends UK government cap ride-hailing licenses

The recommendations are similar to what passed recently in New York City, and also include a call to install CCTV in all cars for safety.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 26, 2018

Renault, Mercedes debut autonomous cargo van concepts

Automakers are designing vehicles for densely-populated, congested cities, tackling the challenge of the last mile. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Sept. 26, 2018

EVgo’s new modular design could speed charging station deployment

The sites could be installed in a matter of days or weeks, even on a short-term basis, according to the company.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 26, 2018

Study: Ride-share drivers' wages less than half what it was 4 years ago

Research from the JPMorgan Chase Institute found wages dropped 53%, while other sectors of the online economy saw average incomes rise.

By Jason Plautz • Sept. 25, 2018

Construction of $2B Crenshaw-LAX rail is 5 months behind

A Los Angeles County MTA chief said the 8.5-mile light-rail line is approximately 86% complete, but electrical work is taking longer than anticipated.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2018

How road pricing and asset finance make a ‘smart’ environment

More cities are looking to charge drivers for entering congested areas, which can help pay for municipal improvements in a low-risk way.

By Gary Thompson • Sept. 24, 2018

Phoenix Airport Opens Military and Veterans Lounge

Members of the military, veterans and their families now have a quiet, private space set aside for them at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Sept. 24, 2018

Industry Insights: Green walls

Q&A with Amber Ponce, business development manager at LiveWall.

Sept. 24, 2018

Lyft to provide in-app public transit info in Santa Monica, CA

The app will show Big Blue Bus, LA Metro and Metrolink routes and schedules, as well as scooter locations following the launch of its scooter fleet in the city.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 21, 2018

Dockless Digest: Bird, Lime celebrate 10M rides

Both companies lauded their astonishing growth a year after launch, with Bird saying their scooters have been ridden 14.3 million miles, the equivalent of 574 trips around the world.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 21, 2018

Safe Streets, Smart Cities Academy unveils 3 winning cities

The cities will work with Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition to implement demonstration projects that promote safety and slow down traffic.

By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 20, 2018

Greater Phoenix Smart Region promises collaboration, workforce development

The initiative joins cities with academic institutions, businesses and nonprofits, and leaders said it will be about more than simply new technology.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 20, 2018